Travel video guide
Milliyiyici in Şahinbey, Gaziantep: 3 Spots
This guide turns Gaziantep’in Salaş Kebapçıları Reklam from Milliyiyici into a practical food map with 3 saved spots around Şahinbey and Gaziantep. The mapped places include a butcher shop, a kebab shop, and a restaurant stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Milliyiyici explored the hidden and affordable kebab culture of Gaziantep, specifically highlighting a shop claiming to be the world's cheapest. He was particularly impressed by the Friday-only frik pilavı and the exceptionally tender 'Maraş taraklığı' at Kasap Ekrem. His journey emphasized finding high-quality, traditional flavors at prices that shocked him.
What this map is good for
- Planning a butcher shop stop or short itinerary in Şahinbey.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 3 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Muhsinzade Türk Şiş Kebap
Restaurant in Boyacı, Külekçi Çarşısı Sk., 27400 Şahinbey/Gaziantep, Türkiye, Boyacı, Şahinbey, Gaziantep, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Kebapçı Metin Usta
Kebab Shop in Yeditepe, 85043. Sk. No:85, 27470 Şahinbey/Gaziantep, Türkiye, Yeditepe, Şahinbey, Gaziantep, Türkiye
Hours: Hours available - Kasap Ekrem
Butcher Shop in Umut, 27080 Şehitkamil/Gaziantep, Türkiye, Gaziantep, Şehitkamil, Türkiye
Food notes from the video
- Frik pilavı
- Kıyma (minced meat)
- Cacık
- Ciğer kavurma
- Kasap lahmacunu
- Böbrek
- Maraş taraklığı
Experiences captured
- Visited Muhsinzade Türkşiş on a Friday
- Explored hole-in-the-wall kebab shops in Gaziantep
- Visited Kebapçı Metin Usta for budget kebabs
- Interviewed a chef about low food prices
- Visited Kasap Ekrem for specialty meats
- Observed the preparation of Maraş taraklığı
Planning notes for Şahinbey
Alaybey, situated within the Şahinbey district of Gaziantep, is a neighborhood characterized by its 16th-century Ottoman foundations and traditional stone architecture. Historically, the area developed as a commercial and residential hub near the city’s central bazaar, with its layout defined by narrow, winding alleys and high-walled structures. Historical Heritage and Architecture The architectural centerpiece of the neighborhood is the Alaybey Mosque.
Must-try foods nearby
- Gaziantep Baklavası
The crown jewel of the city, this world-renowned pastry consists of paper-thin layers of phyllo dough, clarified butter. - Nohut Dürümü
A quintessential Gaziantep street food that is naturally pescatarian and vegan. It features chickpeas simmered in a spiced bone-free broth until tender. - Katmer
A legendary breakfast pastry made by stretching dough until it is translucent, then folding it around clotted cream (kaymak), sugar, and crushed pistachios. - Zeytinyağlı Kuru Patlıcan Dolması
While many versions contain meat, the olive oil (zeytinyağlı) version is a local masterpiece. - Kiremitte Alabalık
A traditional pescatarian favorite often found in the scenic restaurants of Şahinbey.
When to go: The best time to visit Alaybey is during the spring (April to June) or autumn (September to October) when temperatures are mild and pleasant for exploring the historic streets. Summer months can be intensely hot with temperatures often exceeding 35°C (95°F).
Local tips
- Use the Gaziantep Kart for affordable and efficient travel on local buses and trams connecting Alaybey to the rest of the city.
- Dress modestly by covering shoulders and knees to respect the more conservative social norms of this historic neighborhood.
- Wait for the eldest person at the table to begin eating as a sign of respect during traditional Gaziantep meals.
- Accept tea when offered by local shopkeepers in the nearby bazaars, as refusing can be seen as a slight to their hospitality.
What travelers are noticing
- Anadolu’s City Economies Summit (Gaziantep-Aleppo) focusing on regional trade revival
- Middle East Food and Food Technologies Fair (MFF 2026) at the Middle East Expo Center
- Urban renewal and infrastructure expansion, including the Boğaziçi Boulevard Phase 2 developments
Official tourism resource
The official tourism portal of the Şahinbey Municipality, providing information on historical sites, museums, and cultural attractions in the district.
Planning questions
Where did Milliyiyici eat in Şahinbey, Gaziantep?
This guide maps all 3 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Şahinbey, Gaziantep.
What are the must-try foods in Şahinbey, Gaziantep?
Creator picks from the video include Frik pilavı, Kıyma (minced meat), Cacık, Ciğer kavurma. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this food map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.